10 Independent Artists You Should Know: July 2022
This is part of a series highlighting 10 independent artists each month. Artists are presented in alphabetical order. To be considered for future entries, you can submit your music via the email address provided below.
femdot.
Rapper from Chicago
One Song Introduction: "Rap City" ft. Smino
One Sentence Pitch: Femdot is one of the most exciting voices out of a loaded Chicago independent music scene, balancing dynamic lyricism with honest storytelling.
Links: Twitter, Instagram, Website
Gio Genesis
Singer from White Plains
One Song Introduction: “Shoot For Something” ft. Tyjhier
One Sentence Pitch: Whether working on his solo material or continuing his run of show-stealing feature performances, you can always count on Gio Genesis to provide soulful, moving vocals and carefully crafted lyrics.
Jon Swaii
Rapper and producer from the Bronx
One Song Introduction: “When I'm Down"
One Sentence Pitch: Jon Swaii's raps are insightful and meticulously layered with a core call to action for people to take a stand and take power back from their oppressors.
Links: Twitter, Instagram , Website
Kelow LaTesha
Rapper from Prince George's County
One Song Introduction: "Charizard"
One Sentence Pitch: Kelow LaTesha oozes charisma, with an electricity to her delivery that keeps you hanging on every clever line that comes out of her mouth.
Kwajo
Singer and rapper from the DMV
One Song Introduction: “Inside Out"
One Sentence Pitch: Kwajo may only have a few songs out, but it has quickly become apparent that he's got an adept ear for hit-making and an instantly relatable charm.
Mickey Woods Jr.
Rapper from Port Arthur
One Song Introduction: “For the Iso"
One Sentence Pitch: Mickey Woods Jr. never shies away from his Texas roots, putting his own distinctive spin on the sounds that shaped him while exhibiting his lyrical prowess.
Southpaw Swade
Rapper and producer from Florida
One Song Introduction: “Roc Chain" ft. Ausar & Thelonious Martin
One Sentence Pitch: You can hear in his voice that Southpaw Swade means every single thing he raps, whether an exuberant boast or an honest reflection.
Links: Twitter, Instagram , Website
tyler donavan
Rapper and singer-songwriter from Norfolk
One Song Introduction: “Take the Lead"
One Sentence Pitch: Virginia's own tyler donavan refuses to be boxed in, showing that he's just as comfortable singing on danceable tracks like as he is putting together a barrage of bars.
Vitamin Cea
Rapper from Mississippi
One Song Introduction: "Gold From Mud"
One Sentence Pitch: Vitamin Cea's raps are a breath of fresh air, blending honest songwriting with acrobatic flows whether on her own song, in a "Cea-mix" of a hit record, or in one of her stand-out features verses.
Zig9y
Rapper from Quad Cities
One Song Introduction: “Days Go By" ft. Twnty8
One Sentence Pitch: Zig9y is having fun rapping and you can hear it in his sunny delivery as he spits witty punchlines and contemplative bars.
Written by: Tyler Blankinship, @__solodolo__ on Twitter.
Follow MSQ on Tik Tok or Instagram
Check out our services: themsqshop.com/bookmsq
Submit your music to: theMSQshop@gmail.com